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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.13, 26,161.20 and 6,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.13, 26,161.20 and 6,355.75 is: 9,527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.13 : 26,161.20 = 6,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.13/26,161.20 = 6,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.13x = 26,161.20 × 6,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.13x = 166,273,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,273,981.50/17,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.98

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